ANTIQUE 19thC BURMESE SOLID SILVER THABEIK BOWL, MYANMAR, PEACOCK MARK c.1890
19th Century Burmese, Myanmar silver thabeik repousse' bowl, very well made and heavy gauge, repousse' decorated in high relief with ten different scenes from the Burmese mythology, representing various figures and animals in a landscape, The quality of the bowl is simply outstanding, heavy gauge and very crisp. The base engraved with a large makers peacock mark.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5295
DESCRIPTION
19th Century Burmese, Myanmar solid silver thabeik repousse' bowl, very well made and heavy gauge, repousse' decorated in high relief with ten different scenes from the Burmese mythology, representing various figures and animals in a landscape, The quality of the bowl is simply outstanding, heavy gauge and very crisp. The base engraved with a large makers peacock mark, there are number of different variations of the peacock signature, all of whom are are indirectly claiming past royal patronage by using this mark (see Wilkinson's page 41), the bowl has been tested 900+ standard silver.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 16cm
Width: 32cm
Weight: 1620g